Having read the novel by Donna Tartt, I was looking forward to seeing how this would be filmed. I can understand how anyone who had not read the novel first would have trouble following the storyline and the jumps. It was a disappointment to not see a 6'5" Hobie and I think Boris was not portrayed as well as he could have been. I encourage you to read the novel first before watching this movie.

After suffering through all 775 pages of the book, I have absolutely no idea how anyone could watch this film and actually follow what the hell was going on. Casting was awful, script was worse. I was so disappointed by the film adaptation I was not even able to finish watching it. Good Lord what a piece of crap.

I think it is a brilliant film, I loved it. The characters are well-written and I liked the storyline and plot. I like how it describes Theo’s grief / parent loss , and how he sees life and I also like how it explores drug addiction but I like how it wasn’t too harsh. It is a bit of a sad film but it is absolutely amazing and it is one of my favourite/ go-to films. The book is also fantastic and I love how Donna Tartt wrote the book / characters and events. It is an amazing book and I highly recommend it. When I get buried I hope to be buried with the book. 💜❤️

Don’t know what the critics are on about, the movie is surprisingly entertaining, captivating, and you root for all the characters.. I haven’t read the book, so the twists and turns of the plot is exciting and satisfying. I love it. Never mind the critics, watch the movie.

I loved it. Showed the highs and lows of grief and trying to blend back into life. Showed the people that should love you don't always, but strangers sometimes become your family.

Where do I begin? If you liked the novel, I don't see how you would get anything but bored and frustrated out of this Hollywood factory, cookie cut-out. Bland direction, spiritless script, and notably some of the most dreadful casting choices I've seen in a long time. A shameful attempt to exploit the soulful Pulitzer Prize winning book. Shocked that anyone would actually praise what had to be if not the worst, then the most uninspired movie of 2019. Google says Donna Tartt hated the adaptation so much that she fired her agent and will never sell her book rights to filmmakers again. Exactly.

Far better than I expected. There's a touch of brilliance in this sprawling and immensely moving film, well-cast and well-acted. Screenplay and soundtrack also outstanding.

No wonder Donna Tartt dropped her agent after this thing came out. A classic example of Hollywood rushing into the wake of an acclaimed novel, snatching up the rights and hatcheting it death. First off, this is a damn near 800-page novel we're talking about. You're already going to be pushing the capability of the feature length medium to the proverbial limit here. The deftest hands in the world would've needed to be in charge of this adaptation in order for things to turn out even moderately coherent. Instead, we get a non-linear interpretation of things, ultimately sacrificing the sense of scope that the novel was so unequivocally known for. Couple that with a stilted interpretation of the author's unique voice and some listless performances and you get one of the more disappointing book-to-film attempts I've seen in recent memory.

Simultaneously naïve and pretentious. The only thing that will see you through to the end is just marveling at the amount of money and talent that went to waste here.

This movie is so good and it's definitely a lot more different than the book… I would suggest watching the goldfinch then reading the book. The sound track is amazing character build up is amazing acting is amazing, I love how it's kind of based a a "old fashioned" new movie.

i dont know what the rest of you ass fuckers are on but this shit was FIRE.

it was quite slow at the start and end but some parts were really good

This is a fantastic, deep and emotional film.

Der Distelfink ist ein Filmdrama von John Crowley, basiert auf einem gleichnamigen Roman von Donna Tartt… Als Theo 13 Jahre alt ist, besucht er mit seiner Mutter ein Museum. Als in diesem ein Anschlag verübt wird, stirbt seine Mutter und er überlebt… Eine gut inszenierte Geschichte, die in perfekten Bildern gebettet ist… Aber zugleich wirkt er für mich etwas langatmig und abgeflacht…

I enjoyed this one and the story it told and how it keeps you in suspense as it flashes back to the past and brings you to the present day situations. I thought the story was intriguing and keeps you captivated in how all the characters tie in together along with the famous artist and the paiting.

Not gonna lie kinda boring

apesar de su larga duracion no se siente de esa forma, es agradable y encantadora cuando de colorimetria y camara se trata, buenas actuaciones. La historia no es la gran cosa pero es disfrutable y en algunas partes emocional

It was so sweet and heartfelt. Maybe it's just me, but even though it was 2 and a half hours, I still wanted more. I'm a little disappointed cause the ended seemed unfinished. But if you like sad movies then I definitely recommend.

A beautiful masterpiece, I love the book and I love the movie! Definitely a must see!

Film spiazzante e piuttosto incomprensibile, pieno di elementi talvolta alla rinfusa che continuano a cambiarne la natura. Si parte da un attentato e dall'elaborazione di un lutto, procedendo per un dramma di crescita e mancata integrazione per poi, tutto ad un tratto, finire con l'essere un action thriller. I punti di svolta sono talmente tanti che non possono essere apprezzati fino in fondo; alcuni finiscono per passare in secondo piano, come ad esempio le relazioni sentimentali del protagonista. Sicuramente quello che non manca è l'originalità, sia nella trama che nei personaggi; tutto piuttosto unico.